Kent State University head coach Paul Haynes takes the field against Liberty at Dix Stadium on Thursday, in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Kent State defensive end Nate Vance takes down Liberty quarterback Josh Woodrum as he tries to get off a throw in the first quarter at Dix Stadium on Thursday, in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Kent State speedster Dri Archer hurt his right ankle on this run in the first quarter against Liberty at Dix Stadium on Thursday, in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Kent State's Anthony Meary (21) is taken down by Liberty's Wesley Scott during the third quarter at Dix Stadium on Thursday, in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Kent State running back Trayion Durham is caught from behind by Liberty's Keving Fogg during the third quarter at Dix Stadium on Thursday, in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

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Kent State quarterback Colin Reardon is stripped of the ball by Liberty defensive lineman Chima Uzowihe in the second quarter at Dix Stadium on Thursday, in Kent. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal)

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